Brazilian Rice and Beans
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
485 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Brazilian
Brazilian Rice and Beans
Description
This Brazilian Rice and Beans recipe melds sliced smoked sausage sautéed with chopped green onion and minced garlic before combining with rice, drained pinto beans, chicken broth, and seasonings. Simmered with bay leaves, the rice absorbs the flavorful broth and seasoning while cooking to a tender finish, creating a cohesive dish where each component enhances the others.
The dish offers a slightly smoky and savory richness from the sausage contrast with the mild, creamy pinto beans. The garlic and green onions contribute fresh aromatics, while the bay leaves add subtle fragrant notes characteristic of many Brazilian bean recipes. The technique ensures that the rice is fully cooked and fluffy without becoming mushy.
This sturdy dish can be served as a main accompanied by a simple salad or steamed vegetables. The sausage adds protein making it a one-pot meal that captures a taste of traditional Brazilian comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
- 1/2 cup green onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup rice uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 14 ounces pinto beans drained and rinsed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1-2 bay leaf
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add sausage, green onion, and garlic and saute until onions become soft.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, beans, salt and pepper, and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is done. Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 932mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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